tender
Example Sentences
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It has been with him all his life, and it is a conductor’s opera — complex, fleeting, sylvan, changeable, tender and tough.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
It’s tender, fragrant and built for easy slicing, the kind of bake that feels both low-effort and quietly celebratory.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
But on the other hand, the genre’s somber leanings afford him a tender space for sharing the brand of wisdom that only comes with age.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
The allegations about the health contract tender came up at an inquiry, known as the Madlanga Commission, set up by Ramaphosa last September to look into corruption in the police force.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Emma understood him; and as soon as she could recover from the flutter of pleasure, excited by such tender consideration, replied,
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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